How far is Cottage Grove, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Cottage Grove, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.44 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.3 mi
43.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.3 mi
Kilometers
43.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.82 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Cottage Grove
Sat, May 30, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottage Grove
2026-05-30T10:15
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cottage Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Cottage Grove
16.7 mi
00h 19m
To Brooklyn Park
16.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Grove and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Hyde Avenue South

    18 m · 8 sec · Hyde Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillside Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hillside Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Point Douglas Road South

    1331 ft · 38 sec · East Point Douglas Road South

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Point Douglas Road South

    981 ft · 30 sec · East Point Douglas Road South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 80th Street South

    1286 ft · 35 sec · 80th Street South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 10 West, US 61 North

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    2985 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

    2082 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage Grove and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
12.7 mi · 38%
US 10 West
12.1 mi · 36%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 15%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.71 mi · 5%
Hillside Trail
0.66 mi · 2%
East Point Douglas Road South
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

12.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 19m from Cottage Grove
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cottage Grove and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cottage Grove to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Cottage Grove and 16.7 miles from Brooklyn Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cottage Grove and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Grove and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.94 km).

Cottage Grove

#1 Cottage Grove

City in Minnesota, United States

Population38,170
Coordinates44.8277400, -92.9438200
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn Park

#2 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Hyde Avenue South (-92.944004, 44.827793)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.63 $9.25
Premium $4.39 $5.18 $10.37
Diesel $4.86 $5.74 $11.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottage Grove and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 10:15:17.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.